Frank “Frankie” Chiappetta, a Rye resident for over 50 years, passed away on October 25, 2026. Frank was born in Flushing, New York on April 2, 1959, to Frank and Raffaela (Parrinello) Chiappetta. He graduated from Rye High School, Class of 1977.
In his earlier years, Frank worked at Rye Playland, operating rides like the Flying Bobs. He also worked for the Rye Auxiliary Police Association and at his Uncle’s liquor store, Kenlake Liquors, in White Plains, NY, for many years, before becoming the proprietor of Shapham Liquors in White Plains, NY, which Frank owned and operated for decades afterwards.
Frank was a dedicated son, brother, uncle and friend. He enjoyed conversing with his friends at Playland Lake, spending time outdoors, and he was an avid fisherman. Frank also loved hunting and spending time upstate with his brothers, father, and friends. Poker was one of Frank’s favorite pastimes and he loved his regular Friday evening poker games with his nephew and the boys. Frank brought humor and levity to any occasion with his charm and outgoing personality and loved telling stories of his past adventures, of which there were many.
Frank will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Frank is survived by his brother Mario (Lisa) Chiappetta of Mamaroneck, NY; sister Maria (Vincent) O’Brien of Mount Pleasant, NY, sister Serina Pecora (Joe) of Rye, NY; sister in law Nanette Chiappetta; brother Marco (Adrienne) Chiappetta of Weston, CT; and nephews: Stephen O’Brien, Danny Chiappetta Jr., Nicholas Chiappetta, Joey, Robert, Christopher, and Michael Pecora; nieces: Emma (Zeb) and Nina (John) Chiappetta, Courtney and Kayla O’Brien, and Isabella and Sophia Chiappetta; and great-nieces Xyla and Sadie. Frank is predeceased by his parents Frank and Raffaela Chiappetta of Rye, NY; brother John Chiappetta of North Salem, NY; brother Danny Chiappetta of Rye, NY; nephew John Chiappetta Jr. of North Salem, NY.
The family will receive friends at Graham Funeral Home on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, from 4:00-7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at the Church of the Resurrection on Wednesday October 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The Mass will be livestreamed for those who cannot attend in person. Mausoleum entombment to follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Rye Brook, NY. In lieu of flowers a memorial donation may be made in Frank’s name to Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Rye, NY.
